Senior Buyer

FabFitFun, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K & 401K Match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field.
• 7+ years buying/merchandising experience in an omni channel retail environment (Subscription or off price model preferred).
• Experience managing 50+ active brand conversations at one time.
• Strong negotiation of costs and managing orders from PO through delivery.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and retail math.
• Familiarity with AI tools to accelerate market research and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships in the home category.
• Source and buy items for seasonal box and e-commerce flash sales.
• Structure deals to meet cost targets and maintain margins.
• Collaborate on annual and seasonal strategies for the box and e-commerce sales.
• Forecast sales, markdowns, margins, and inventory with planning teams.
• Mentor junior buyers and drive team development.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Forecasting

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Communications

Tools

Gemini

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Beverly Hills, CA 90212Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary

FabFitFun is seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to join our Merchandising team! Our Home Merchandising team is expanding. As we continue to evolve as a premiere Women's lifestyle membership, we are constantly pushing the needle to find the latest and greatest products for our 1M+ members. We are looking to grow our reach within the home vertical and seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to build out the category for our cult-favorite seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales. This person will be at the cutting edge of the latest home and lifestyle trends, products, and brands, with a proven track record of negotiating and finalizing complex deals.

Location: This role is based out of our HQ in Beverly Hills, CA and is not eligible for remote. We are presently operating from a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office (Monday-Thursday).

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and manage new and existing top tier partnerships in our home category
• Source and buy items according to plan for our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales while maintaining a well balanced assortment
• Structure deals and lead negotiations with brand partners that meet cost targets and maintain gross margin profitability
• Partner with category Director, Brand Partnerships to develop annual and seasonal strategies inclusive of the box and e-commerce sales
• Work closely with Merchandising Planning partners to forecast sales, markdowns, margins and inventory to plan
• Collaborate with Consumer Insights and Merchandising Strategy team to leverage trends and data to develop strategic vision for potential new brands and product assortments
• Conduct competitive marketplace analysis to assess and create business opportunities
• Work with Designer(s) and Production to manage the timeline on all product development
• Mentor junior/associate-level buyer(s) and ensure that the team is being developed and meeting goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field
• 7+ years buying/merchandising experience in an omni channel retail environment (Subscription or off price model preferred)
• Strong rolodex with existing contacts and relationships in the home & lifestyle category
• Experience managing 50+ active brand conversations at one time
• Confident negotiating costs, managing an order from PO placement through transportation and on-time delivery
• Ability to manage open-to-buy (OTB) and meet company financial goals
• Adaptable to change and receptive to feedback and suggestions
• Exposure overseeing and mentoring junior members of the team
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders
• Advanced Excel knowledge/retail math
• Demonstrated familiarity and working fluency with modern AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and similar platforms
• Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate market research, assortment analysis, vendor communication drafting, and business insights
• Experience using AI to synthesize data, generate summaries, and streamline workflow execution

What You’ll Get! The Benefits & Perks of FabFitFun:

• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K & 401K Match
• Pet insurance available for any FFF furry friends
• Complimentary annual FFF subscription with seasonal $25 credit for e-commerce flash sales
• Donation matching program via BrightFunds, where the company matches up to $500 in charitable donations per employee annually

Compensation

This is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of $110K - $125K plus annual bonus eligibility. The compensation package will also include an initial equity grant, in addition to a range of generous medical, dental, vision and other perks & benefits. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.

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